Training Courses

Swift Water Vehicle Training

One Day Course

One Day Course Includes: (8 hours)

($125 per person)

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Classroom (morning portion)

• Review of challenges associated with moving water vehicle rescues

• ·Understanding properties of vehicle instability in moving water

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Dry-land practical exercises (afternoon portion)​

• Hands on practice of skills discussed in class

• Gear set up and review

• Utilize vehicle prop only on land ​

• Securing vehicle applications

• PFD applications for victims

Equipment:

PFD's and rescuer equipment (ropes, throw bags, etc.) will be provided onsite by PFD Warrior for use

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If a group of 12 or more participants are from same agency or area, course can be taught at your location.

Swift Water Vehicle Training

Two Day Course

Two Day Course Includes: (16 hours)

($225 per person)

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Classroom

• Review of challenges associated with moving water vehicle rescues

Dry-land practical exercises

• Hands on practice of skills discussed in class

• Utilize vehicle prop on land 

In-Water Vehicle Applications

• Rescuing of victims in scenario-based training using vehicle prop

Preferred Prerequisites:

Swift Water Operations or Swift Water Technician Certification (NFPA 1670 compliant)

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Agency Provided Equipment:

• Wet suit and/or dry suit

• Water rescue helmet

• Footwear- water rescue shoes preferred, but shoes that tie are acceptable, but no steel toe shoes

• Gloves- water rescue gloves highly suggested, or gloves must be chemical-free, able to be worn in water environment

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PFD Warrior Provided Equipment:

• Water rescue rope, throw bags, and PFD's

If a group of 12 or more participants are from same agency or area, providing proper moving water conditions available, course can be taught at your location.

Advanced Swift Water Training

Five Day Course Includes:

($650 per person)

• Classroom portion

• Pool evolutions

• 24-hour operational period included

• Team-based rescue techniques

• Vehicles in moving water

   Prerequisites:

   Swift Water Technician certification (NFPA 1670       

   compliant)

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Course taught locally in Northern Virginia.